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Main Purpose of Job:

The position falls within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The individual will form part of the OGC Commercial team. The OGC Commercial team is responsible for the oversight and governance of contracting and transactions for Deloitte Africa and is responsible in assisting in the risk management strategy of the firm by using contracting as a risk mitigation tool.

Duties and responsibilities:

Among other things, this individual will be required to:

• Assist with providing internal legal support & advice
• Review and draft contracts
• Assist with the development, maintenance and roll out of contracting templates
• Assist with the development, maintenance and roll out of contracting polices and guidance documents
• Managing various schedules for the commercial team
• Assist with the risk mitigation strategy of the firm
• Assist the Vault Administrator as and when required
• Assist with the maintenance of the OGC Legal Commercial intranet site
• Assist with transactions that the firm is involved in
• Contract Management
• Assist in determining new and improved ways of providing legal contracting support and contract management to the firm, including through the use of technology
• Contribute toward the achievement of Deloitte global standards

• LLB Degree;
• 2 - 3 years post qualification experience as an in-house legal advisor, preferably (but not essential) at a professional services firm, or at a law firm.

Technical          

• Technical expert in commercial law & contracting  
• Experience in contract management
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels
• Experience in drafting and delivering contracts, presentations, and training

Behavioural

• Must be able to work in a flexible working environment:
  • Must be able to self-start, self-manage and be eager to assist
  • Available when required – must continuously check in with team leader/ assistant manager / Vault Administrator
  • Although the work environment and working times are flexible, must meet deadlines and be available for any urgent requests that may arise
• Must be trustworthy and available when required by team leader.
• Attention to detail
• Good administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong internal client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Problem solving ability
• Good business acumen
• The role requires someone with confidence and “gravitas” that will seek out engagement and interaction with all levels of the organization and leadership, and who displays a hands on “can do” approach.

Talent Standards: Support Staff Capabilities

Capability & Description

• Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life
• Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders
• Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results
• Strategic direction - Understands strategic objectives of Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities
• Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador

The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.